Associate Professor, Clin Geo, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical education is seeking a dedicated Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon to join their team as an Associate Professor. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance the field through clinical excellence, innovative research, and teaching the next generation of surgeons. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative environment, contributing to exceptional patient care and education. With a robust support system, including tuition remission and generous time-off policies, this position promises a fulfilling career in a top-tier academic setting.

Benefits

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Robust retirement plans

Generous time-off policy

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Expertise in orthopaedic sports medicine with a focus on surgical care.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical and surgical care in orthopaedic sports medicine.
• Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to research publications.
• Participate in departmental leadership and program development.

Skills

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Surgical Techniques

Clinical Research

Mentorship

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Completion of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Fellowship in Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery

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Associate Professor, Clin Geo, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon to join our dynamic and collaborative team as an Associate Professor. This position offers the opportunity to advance the field through clinical excellence, innovative research, and teaching the next generation of Orthopaedic surgeons. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s mission of delivering exceptional patient care, education, and research in a collegial academic environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide expert clinical and surgical care in orthopaedic sports medicine, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of athletic injuries across a varied patient population.
• Perform advanced surgical procedures, including arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques, and participate in trauma or call coverage as assigned.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, contributing to the academic mission through formal instruction and clinical supervision.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including clinical or translational research, with an expectation to contribute to publications, presentations, and potential grant or clinical trial funding.
• Participate in departmental leadership and collaboration, supporting strategic initiatives, program development, and multidisciplinary care coordination within the academic medical center.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Medical Degree (MD or DO) or foreign equivalent.
• Completion of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program.
• Completion of a fellowship in Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Ohio medical license.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10–14% of your salary.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] .

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Associate Professor, Clin Geo, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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